Kirtland town, New Mexico Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Kirtland town is a small community located in New Mexico. The total population is 575. It ranks as the 233rd most populous out of 492 cities and towns in New Mexico.

Age Demographics

The median age in Kirtland town is 35.3 years. This is 10% lower than the state median of 39.2 years. With 28.9% of the population under 18, Kirtland town has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Kirtland town is $91,111. This is 47% higher than the state median of $62,125. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 16% higher. The poverty rate stands at 6.4%. This is 64% lower than the state poverty rate of 18.1%. The unemployment rate is 3.8%. This is 36% lower than the state rate of 6.0%. The median home value is $280,000. Housing costs are 21% higher than the state median of $232,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.1x. 79.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 69.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

Kirtland town is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population (22.1%) is well below the state average of 48.1%. The Asian population is significantly higher than the state average (3.5% vs 1.6%).

Education

31.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 5% higher than the state rate of 30.2%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 95.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Kirtland town, New Mexico is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against New Mexico state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 492 Census-designated places in New Mexico. For official data, visit data.census.gov.